A Breath of Fresh Air: 11 of the Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Chicago
Chicago is fortunate to have a wealth of outdoor wedding venues. Want to get married in a gorgeous garden? On a yacht? At a historic private estate? Here are just a few of the al fresco ceremony and reception options you’ll find in and around the Windy City.
Galleria Marchetti - The Pavilion
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Old World Charm
Garden Courtyard
Innovative Italian Cuisine
More Fab Features: family-owned event center located in the heart of the city • exchange vows beneath a vine-covered arbor or the in the expansive courtyard • receptions in a tented ballroom outfitted with sparkling modern chandeliers, sconces, travertine flooring, and pretty moveable bars
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Northerly Island
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Art Deco Architecture
Tented Reception
Peninsula Setting
Fab Features: 91-acre peninsula surrounded by Burnam Harbor and Lake Michigan and with remarkable skyline views • dramatic events inside the historic Terminal Building, formerly an Art Deco airport terminal • or celebrate under the spacious Lakeside Tent or open-air Pavilion, where you can add splashes of color with LED lighting
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Ivy Room
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Urban Garden
Modern Vintage
All-Inclusive Packages
Fab Features: an urban garden oasis just 2 blocks from Magnificent Mile • courtyard ceremonies are backed by the classic brick façade, which boasts stacked multipaned windows and lush ivy that winds its way up the wall • the elegant interior is outfitted with French doors, gleaming wood floors, and pretty Juliet balconies which overlook the gardens below
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center
New Lenox, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Non-Profit
Lush Gardens
Seasonal Florals & Décor
Fab Features: expansive venue tucked between the Bird Haven Greenhouse and the 630-acre Pilcher Park • Italian Renaissance-style greenhouse is enhanced with spectacular floral shows and seasonal motifs from fall through spring • exquisite formal gardens are a dreamy setting for al fresco events
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Ravinia Green Country Club
Riverwoods, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Private Golf Course
Wetlands Views
Customizable Packages
Fab Features: magnificent North Shore country club set against a backdrop of a verdant 18-hole golf course and 100 lush acres of prime wetlands • sophisticated Grand Ballroom with a lovely flow out to picturesque patios • all-inclusive packages are customizable, and include the assistance of the fab events staff and in-house culinary team
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Lacuna Events by LM
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Rooftop Deck
Sprawling City Views
Eclectic Design Elements
Fab Features: exchange vows on the rooftop deck with stunning views of the Chicago skyline • the Reverie Gallery features 14-foot ceilings, a bar made of salvaged shipping containers, and a steampunk-inspired chandelier • personalized and creative menus from the chefs of LM Catering using fresh and seasonal ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
TACS Stables
Mundelein, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Horse Farm
Tented Receptions
Upscale Clubhouse
Fab Features: beautiful horse farm surrounded by 20 picturesque acres • exchange vows next to a serene pond followed by tented celebrations on the manicured grounds • rustic-chic clubhouse is designed with a high ceiling illuminated by an ornate antler chandelier
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Makray Memorial Golf Club
Barrington, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Lush Landscaping
Charming Fireplace
Fab Features: an upscale golf club ringed with natural beauty • capture beautiful moments on the picturesque bridge over the water • exchange vows in a lovely setting next to the lake or on the lush Patio Lawn
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Field Museum
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Iconic Museum
Skyline Views
Dine with a Titanosaur!
Fab Features: stunning and beloved museum with an impressive two-level event space offering unforgettable locations for your celebration • al fresco courtyard ceremonies with remarkable skyline views • dining and dancing beneath a 122-foot-long titanosaur, the largest dinosaur ever discovered
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Chicago's First Lady Cruises
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Unique
Open-Air Skydecks
Dramatic Sunsets
Fab Features: six private boats boasting open-air decks for dancing and viewing the cityscape • ceremonies held dockside or on Chicago’s waterways • thrilling add-ons like a whistle salute or sunset fireworks
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Grove Redfield Estate
Glenview, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Expansive Country Estate
Euro Vibes
Manicured Gardens
Fab Features: 1929 Northern European-style country estate • charming Great Room with a fireplace, cathedral ceiling, and a magnificent two-story leaded glass window • lovely al fresco ceremonies in the gardens or covered pavilion
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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